City In Review: Chicago

West Lawn · 2025-06

West Lawn permit count drops 39% in June

West Lawn saw 11 permits pulled in June, down from 18 the month before. Total permit value came to $448,400, off about 17% from May. Eight of those permits came through the city's express program. Residents filed 749 service requests, with graffiti removal leading at 105 calls. Violent crime ticked up slightly—45 incidents versus 40 in May—while overall crime fell 15%. One food inspection failed, down from three.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$448,423
New business licenses13
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests749
Reported crimes120
Violent crimes45
Failed food inspections1

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